International Women’s Day 2026
Posted on: Friday 6 March 2026
This International Women’s Day (Sunday 8 March), we are very proud to highlight the achievements, leadership and impact of women who inspire change and break down barriers across healthcare, science and beyond.
We are fortunate to work alongside many inspiring women whose expertise, dedication and lived experiences are shaping the future of medicine and improving patient care.
On this day, we’re pleased to spotlight just a few of the voices, stories and initiatives that reflect this impact.
Advancing Women’s Health: From Dialogue to Durable Change
Read this blog by Dr Chitra Kumaravel, a member of our EDI Forum, highlighting the gaps in drug development that must be addressed to ensure better health outcomes for women worldwide.
Speaker Announcement: FPM President's Lecture
We are delighted to announce that Hannah Cockroft CBE, nine-time Paralympic gold medallist and inspirational speaker known for her perseverance and resilience, will be delivering this year’s FPM President’s Lecture. Hannah will share her experiences of navigating a complex health system and offer insights into how the healthcare experience can be improved.
FPM Voices
FPM Voices is a Q&A interview series that shines a spotlight on the careers and insights of our members. Through these conversations, we aim to provide colleagues with a deeper understanding of the opportunities, challenges, and rewards of pharmaceutical medicine.
Each interview explores personal career journeys, key lessons learned, and the role that FPM has played in shaping professional growth.
Dr Jina Swartz MFPM(Dis), our elected Member Trustee, expert in neurology, and ex-professional dancer, reveals her research interests and commitment to advancing our understanding of the mechanisms underlying various neuropsychiatric conditions.
Dr Susan Tansey FFPM shares her passion for neonatal medicine, reflections on her experience as both a mentee and mentor in the specialty, and how being involved with FPM has helped her develop and maintain a network of professionals spanning two decades
International Day of Women and Girls in Science
Earlier this year, we also marked the International Day of Women and Girls in Science (11 February) by highlighting the vital contributions women make across science, research, and innovation.
Through reflections from our President and Vice President, and Q&As with three of our Fellows, we explored the achievements, challenges, and opportunities for women in science while recognising the progress made and the work still to be done to better support the next generation of women entering the field.
